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#02-2762 Timothy and Mary Sweezo 4480 Watertown Road Paee 3 of 3 _________________ Tlx* T>roperty has been used as hobby farm for many years. Currently, the property has 2 V 1 several chickens. At such time the property is no lon^r used as a hobby farm - ' < ' all cease and the property shall be in conformance with the provisions of the linance. The existing use is legal non-conforming since the property is not largv >.« gh to harbor animals. 9.Allowing the house to be located as proposed in the plan would not change the character of the property or locality. A mature wooded area is located between the house and County Road 6. Moving the house to the center of the property would expose the house to County Road 6. It was the minority position of the Planning Commission to consider alternatives to the plan. Several members of the Planning Commission commented there is concern with the prec^ent that may be set by approving variances to permit the accessory buildings to remain on the property. The location of the house was also discussed and several members agreed that all possible opportunities for locating the house within required setbacks may not have been considered since there is a suitable building envelope on the property. The Planning Commission did note this is new construction and current zoning requirements should be fully considered when reviewing this application. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the application based on the same findings and recommendations made by the Planning Commission. i